MANIC MOSH # 06
'VALENTINA ROCKETQUEEN' and 'VALENTINA' - Prime Rockin' Models from Italy
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Above: Models Valentina (left) and Valentina RocketQueen (right). Photos by La Minu / Minu In Wonderland
Here's a double shoot by photographer La Minu / Minu In Wonderland with Models VALENTINA ROCKETQUEEN and VALENTINA.
For more of the work by the ever so great photographer La Minu / Minu In Wonderland
https://www.facebook.com/MinuInWonderland?fref=ts http://minuminula89.wix.com/minuinwonderland
Additional feature on Valentina RocketQueen in Manic Mosh #05
For more of the work by the ever so great photographer La Minu / Minu In Wonderland
https://www.facebook.com/MinuInWonderland?fref=ts http://minuminula89.wix.com/minuinwonderland
Additional feature on Valentina RocketQueen in Manic Mosh #05
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Above left and right: Sophie Rebecca. Photos by Don Curry. Bikini: 'SHE by Sophie'
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Above left and centre: Sophie Rebecca. Photos by Don Curry. Bikini: 'SHE by Sophie'. Right: selfie / Sophie Rebecca
SOPHIE REBECCA – Pole Performer and Artiste
U.K based Artiste Sophie started ballet school at the age of 2 and stayed there for 10 years training and performing in their yearly shows both internally and externally. Following this she started her aerial career when she began trampolining at a national level. After a back injury at 14 she stopped training so much and started teaching others. ”I wasn't able to compete any more so kept my coaching going whilst I started on the road to recovery after my injury”. When Sophie hit 18, she decided that she would keep dancing and found herself in the ceiling cages at 'Cyberdog' for a brief stint. “Following this, I booked shows at all the Alternative venues I could find, from 'AntiChrist' and 'Synthetic Egg' to 'Devil's Night' in Stoke; I danced wherever I could, and I added angle grinding and firebreathing to my repertoire but found most of my gigs were in cages and on podiums. The one pole performance I was booked for threw me in at the deep end; I had to learn to use a pole on a basic level QUICK!” She called upon Alexe Woods - who owns the 'London Academy Of Pole Dancing' - who gave her a private session and told her she was a natural. “After the show, I was covered in cuts and bruises and swore never to touch a pole again! But once I had moved to Kent I changed my mind. I didn't want to be defeated. So, I found a pole school opposite where I was living and started training there from the day it opened a month or two later. To this day, years later, I still teach and train at 'Bewitched Pole Fitness' in Kent”. Sophie has competed and performed with the owner of the company as a doubles pair many times over the last 3 years. “I'm hoping to branch out into performing more as an individual both with pole and hoop. Let's see what this year continues to bring me!”
Photography: Don Curry https://www.facebook.com/doncurryphotography?fref=ts
Bikini: “SHE by Sophie”
U.K based Artiste Sophie started ballet school at the age of 2 and stayed there for 10 years training and performing in their yearly shows both internally and externally. Following this she started her aerial career when she began trampolining at a national level. After a back injury at 14 she stopped training so much and started teaching others. ”I wasn't able to compete any more so kept my coaching going whilst I started on the road to recovery after my injury”. When Sophie hit 18, she decided that she would keep dancing and found herself in the ceiling cages at 'Cyberdog' for a brief stint. “Following this, I booked shows at all the Alternative venues I could find, from 'AntiChrist' and 'Synthetic Egg' to 'Devil's Night' in Stoke; I danced wherever I could, and I added angle grinding and firebreathing to my repertoire but found most of my gigs were in cages and on podiums. The one pole performance I was booked for threw me in at the deep end; I had to learn to use a pole on a basic level QUICK!” She called upon Alexe Woods - who owns the 'London Academy Of Pole Dancing' - who gave her a private session and told her she was a natural. “After the show, I was covered in cuts and bruises and swore never to touch a pole again! But once I had moved to Kent I changed my mind. I didn't want to be defeated. So, I found a pole school opposite where I was living and started training there from the day it opened a month or two later. To this day, years later, I still teach and train at 'Bewitched Pole Fitness' in Kent”. Sophie has competed and performed with the owner of the company as a doubles pair many times over the last 3 years. “I'm hoping to branch out into performing more as an individual both with pole and hoop. Let's see what this year continues to bring me!”
Photography: Don Curry https://www.facebook.com/doncurryphotography?fref=ts
Bikini: “SHE by Sophie”
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JAMES HICKS 'The Bearded Barber'
web: http://beardedbarber.com/
American Barber James Hicks, known as 'The Bearded Barber', has put himself right on the map in the ever growing world of vintage-style Barbers. Whilst serving in the United States Marine Corps, James developed a love for cutting hair; a passion that became reality after taking a few side-steps in his career that eventually led him to enrol in the Ron West Barber College. After graduating in 2012, James, who calls himself 'an old school Barber in a modern world', took the barbering world by storm, landing himself in various publications and establishing a name for his shop, the 'Hicks' Barbershop & Shave Parlor' in Dayton, Ohio. James provides a range of classic-style shaves and trims with the use of scissors for light trimming and clippers for shaping. When it comes to the traditional shave, the angle of the blade means everything according to James and being a purveyor of the wet shave, the main advantage over a dry shave is as he explains “the ability to protect the skin with soaps and cremes”, with a pre-shave oil as a recommendation to the routine. James tailors all his trims and shaves to the appearance of the client, his specialist technique being 'Skin Tight Fades'; a type of cut that is the staple in the Marine Corps. And here's a tip from James for new beardies and beard grooming in general; “Be patient; get past that first month, it will get easier. Use a good beard oil. I have my own scent with 'Dream Beard, The Bearded Barber.' Wash and condition, I use an anti-dandruff shampoo, and Biotin will help”.
web: http://beardedbarber.com/
American Barber James Hicks, known as 'The Bearded Barber', has put himself right on the map in the ever growing world of vintage-style Barbers. Whilst serving in the United States Marine Corps, James developed a love for cutting hair; a passion that became reality after taking a few side-steps in his career that eventually led him to enrol in the Ron West Barber College. After graduating in 2012, James, who calls himself 'an old school Barber in a modern world', took the barbering world by storm, landing himself in various publications and establishing a name for his shop, the 'Hicks' Barbershop & Shave Parlor' in Dayton, Ohio. James provides a range of classic-style shaves and trims with the use of scissors for light trimming and clippers for shaping. When it comes to the traditional shave, the angle of the blade means everything according to James and being a purveyor of the wet shave, the main advantage over a dry shave is as he explains “the ability to protect the skin with soaps and cremes”, with a pre-shave oil as a recommendation to the routine. James tailors all his trims and shaves to the appearance of the client, his specialist technique being 'Skin Tight Fades'; a type of cut that is the staple in the Marine Corps. And here's a tip from James for new beardies and beard grooming in general; “Be patient; get past that first month, it will get easier. Use a good beard oil. I have my own scent with 'Dream Beard, The Bearded Barber.' Wash and condition, I use an anti-dandruff shampoo, and Biotin will help”.
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James Hicks photos by Donnie Quillen http://dquillenphotography.com/
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Above left, centre and right: Model Anita De Bauch. All photos by Paul Muir / Artpunk photography.
Outfits left and right by Pandora Deluxe Latex. Centre: outfit by Kaori's Latex Dreams
Outfits left and right by Pandora Deluxe Latex. Centre: outfit by Kaori's Latex Dreams
Diverse, dynamic, and always distinctive... Model ANITA DE BAUCH
web: http://www.anitadebauch.com https://www.facebook.com/AnitaDeBauch/
Anita De Bauch is a U.K based, international Fetish Fashionista, Nude Model and Pin-Up that has graced films, books, magazines, stages and exhibitions around the globe. She is a fully formed, self-styled character, effortlessly blending cutting edge fashion with art, glamour and a timeless elegance. Anita has modelled for top brands in Latex Couture and Alternative Fashion, and worked with high calibre photographers doing shoots that range from Artistic Nude to one of her favourite styles, Vintage glamour. Anita started her career in 2006 and has meanwhile become a highly acclaimed Model favoured by some of the leading Alternative and Fetish publications. Diverse, dynamic, and always distinctive... She is Anita De Bauch. The creative side of Anita also finds expression in writing, as she is the author of the “Ugly" Girl's Guide to Modelling: No Agency? No Problem!, which is published by New Haven and available here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0957517092/
photography:
Paul Muir / Artpunk http://www.artpunk.com/
web: http://www.anitadebauch.com https://www.facebook.com/AnitaDeBauch/
Anita De Bauch is a U.K based, international Fetish Fashionista, Nude Model and Pin-Up that has graced films, books, magazines, stages and exhibitions around the globe. She is a fully formed, self-styled character, effortlessly blending cutting edge fashion with art, glamour and a timeless elegance. Anita has modelled for top brands in Latex Couture and Alternative Fashion, and worked with high calibre photographers doing shoots that range from Artistic Nude to one of her favourite styles, Vintage glamour. Anita started her career in 2006 and has meanwhile become a highly acclaimed Model favoured by some of the leading Alternative and Fetish publications. Diverse, dynamic, and always distinctive... She is Anita De Bauch. The creative side of Anita also finds expression in writing, as she is the author of the “Ugly" Girl's Guide to Modelling: No Agency? No Problem!, which is published by New Haven and available here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0957517092/
photography:
Paul Muir / Artpunk http://www.artpunk.com/
OLD KENT ROAD TO THE WORLD
A journalistic journey into the South London music scene
In his first book (due to be launched in 2017), south London journalist, Chris Henniker takes a journey undertaken by many south London musicians, tracing their steps from 'Old Kent Road To The World'. As he undertakes the perilous journey and adventure of a lifetime, he uncovers a hidden world behind the music, of magick, danger, drugs, and the burning and desire to escape the parochialism of south London. A place where great art flourishes amidst deprivation, where The Fat White Family invites you to Touch The Leather and The Nova Twins go supernova in your ears with their mix of punk, Dubstep and R&B, you can't miss what's coming down the rock'n'roll superhighway masquerading as an arterial road into Kent. As he takes down this disguise, Henniker unveils the hidden forces that shape the bands, tunes and tales we so love. From the record label that pushed Klaxons to the public consciousness to the Enochian magick that shaped the work of Death In June, Deadcuts and Klaxons, he shows there is serious ju-ju south of the Thames. He unveils south London's contradictory nature of being multicultural and parochial in mindset through interviews with musicians, bands, DJs, broadcasters, record label owners and journalists to uncover their stories. Famous contributors include Charles Hayward of This Heat, and Mark Perry of Sniffing Glue and Alternative TV fame. If you want to hear more about his tale and the book it's going in, or you have a tale of rock'n'roll derring do from south London, go to his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHennikePublicist/ for press enquirers or contributions, Chris can be contacted by phone, (07702)009745, or via email: chris.henniker@icloud.com
A journalistic journey into the South London music scene
In his first book (due to be launched in 2017), south London journalist, Chris Henniker takes a journey undertaken by many south London musicians, tracing their steps from 'Old Kent Road To The World'. As he undertakes the perilous journey and adventure of a lifetime, he uncovers a hidden world behind the music, of magick, danger, drugs, and the burning and desire to escape the parochialism of south London. A place where great art flourishes amidst deprivation, where The Fat White Family invites you to Touch The Leather and The Nova Twins go supernova in your ears with their mix of punk, Dubstep and R&B, you can't miss what's coming down the rock'n'roll superhighway masquerading as an arterial road into Kent. As he takes down this disguise, Henniker unveils the hidden forces that shape the bands, tunes and tales we so love. From the record label that pushed Klaxons to the public consciousness to the Enochian magick that shaped the work of Death In June, Deadcuts and Klaxons, he shows there is serious ju-ju south of the Thames. He unveils south London's contradictory nature of being multicultural and parochial in mindset through interviews with musicians, bands, DJs, broadcasters, record label owners and journalists to uncover their stories. Famous contributors include Charles Hayward of This Heat, and Mark Perry of Sniffing Glue and Alternative TV fame. If you want to hear more about his tale and the book it's going in, or you have a tale of rock'n'roll derring do from south London, go to his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHennikePublicist/ for press enquirers or contributions, Chris can be contacted by phone, (07702)009745, or via email: chris.henniker@icloud.com
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Above left and right: Model Femke Fatale. Photos by Dirk 'The Pixeleye' Behlau. Hair & Make-Up by Mieke de Vlieger
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Above left and right: Model Femke Fatale. Photos by Dirk 'The Pixeleye' Behlau. Hair & Make-Up by Mieke de Vlieger
FEMKE FATALE – Internationally published Tattoo Model
web: https://www.facebook.com/FemkeFataleFTW/
Internationally acclaimed and published Model Femke Fatale captured in a smokin' hot photo-shoot by the amazing Dirk 'The Pixeleye' Behlau. The ever so cool Femke is a travelling Model and is open to work with photographers, fashion brands and publications worldwide. More info on Femke @ the link above.
More info on the work of Designer, Filmmaker and Photographer Dirk 'The Pixeleye' Behlau @
www.thepixeleye.com www.dirkbehlau.de https://www.facebook.com/thepixeleye/?fref=ts http://printshop.pixeleye.de/
Hair & Make Up by: Mieke De Vlieger https://www.facebook.com/MDVs.MAKEUPandHAIR/
web: https://www.facebook.com/FemkeFataleFTW/
Internationally acclaimed and published Model Femke Fatale captured in a smokin' hot photo-shoot by the amazing Dirk 'The Pixeleye' Behlau. The ever so cool Femke is a travelling Model and is open to work with photographers, fashion brands and publications worldwide. More info on Femke @ the link above.
More info on the work of Designer, Filmmaker and Photographer Dirk 'The Pixeleye' Behlau @
www.thepixeleye.com www.dirkbehlau.de https://www.facebook.com/thepixeleye/?fref=ts http://printshop.pixeleye.de/
Hair & Make Up by: Mieke De Vlieger https://www.facebook.com/MDVs.MAKEUPandHAIR/
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Above: Model Phexxie Bizarre. left: photo by Colin Grist / Pathway studios. centre: photo by Keith Darch / Gingertuft Photography.
right: photo by Paul Webster / Paul Webster Photography
right: photo by Paul Webster / Paul Webster Photography
PHEXXIE BIZARRE – U.K Alternative / Goth Model
web: www.facebook.com/phexxie.b
Phexxie Bizarre is a U.K Alternative / Goth Model who started modelling on and off around college work some ten years ago. She started by helping friends in college with their photography work and it kind of spiralled from there. Phexxie's career took a more professional approach after she left university but her intentions never changed; “Modelling has always been about expression and creativity for me, rather than fame and adoration”. “These days, I pretty much shoot whatever ideas come into my head! I've been lucky enough to be published multiple times within the U.K and internationally and worked alongside some amazing people, it's all very humbling for a normal, everyday nerdy girl like me”. Phexxie is currently represented by Rogue Model Management and can be booked through them or privately via her Facebook page (see link above). “My first love will always be art and illustration - you can see my art page here although it's in dire need of an update: https://www.facebook.com/LauraAkoyaArt “.I have a lot of plans for this side of my creative life, but like many creative types I'm always trying to do too many things at once!. If I'm not shooting or drawing, you'll probably find me gaming - which I've been doing very regularly since I was six when the PS4/XBOXOne era was still a long way off!” “Some of the bands I like listening to include Angels If Liberty, Merciful Nuns, Bauhaus, Pink Turns Blue etc, and and I've found I really like New Retro Wave too, artists such as Mega Drive, Dance Of The Dead and Kavinsky
Photographers:
Richard Perkins
Colin Grist / Pathway Studios www.pathwaystudios.co.uk
Paul Webster / Paul Webster Photography http://paul-webster.co.uk/Gallery80/index.htm
Keith Darch / Ginger Tuft Photography https://www.facebook.com/GingerTuftPhotography
web: www.facebook.com/phexxie.b
Phexxie Bizarre is a U.K Alternative / Goth Model who started modelling on and off around college work some ten years ago. She started by helping friends in college with their photography work and it kind of spiralled from there. Phexxie's career took a more professional approach after she left university but her intentions never changed; “Modelling has always been about expression and creativity for me, rather than fame and adoration”. “These days, I pretty much shoot whatever ideas come into my head! I've been lucky enough to be published multiple times within the U.K and internationally and worked alongside some amazing people, it's all very humbling for a normal, everyday nerdy girl like me”. Phexxie is currently represented by Rogue Model Management and can be booked through them or privately via her Facebook page (see link above). “My first love will always be art and illustration - you can see my art page here although it's in dire need of an update: https://www.facebook.com/LauraAkoyaArt “.I have a lot of plans for this side of my creative life, but like many creative types I'm always trying to do too many things at once!. If I'm not shooting or drawing, you'll probably find me gaming - which I've been doing very regularly since I was six when the PS4/XBOXOne era was still a long way off!” “Some of the bands I like listening to include Angels If Liberty, Merciful Nuns, Bauhaus, Pink Turns Blue etc, and and I've found I really like New Retro Wave too, artists such as Mega Drive, Dance Of The Dead and Kavinsky
Photographers:
Richard Perkins
Colin Grist / Pathway Studios www.pathwaystudios.co.uk
Paul Webster / Paul Webster Photography http://paul-webster.co.uk/Gallery80/index.htm
Keith Darch / Ginger Tuft Photography https://www.facebook.com/GingerTuftPhotography
Above: Phexxie Bizarre photo by Richard Perkins
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Above left, centre and right: Model VIRUS INFEKT. Photos by Peter Diablow
Alternative Model VIRUS INFEKT
web: https://www.facebook.com/VirusInfekted
Virus Infekt is an Alternative Model or, as she tags herself, 'a vaguely indescribable being' that 'crashed in Amsterdamned City' in 1996. She entered the Alternative Modelling scene by coincidence; through a few 'lurid and macabre' selfies, Virus Infekt got snapped up by the renowned Dutch photographer Peter Diablow, landing her first professional photoshoot. From that moment onwards, the Modelling career of Virus Infekt quickly developed in all directions including more serious assignments for various designers and catwalk shows for Fetish events.
Photography by Peter Diablow http://www.darkmindedangels.com/
web: https://www.facebook.com/VirusInfekted
Virus Infekt is an Alternative Model or, as she tags herself, 'a vaguely indescribable being' that 'crashed in Amsterdamned City' in 1996. She entered the Alternative Modelling scene by coincidence; through a few 'lurid and macabre' selfies, Virus Infekt got snapped up by the renowned Dutch photographer Peter Diablow, landing her first professional photoshoot. From that moment onwards, the Modelling career of Virus Infekt quickly developed in all directions including more serious assignments for various designers and catwalk shows for Fetish events.
Photography by Peter Diablow http://www.darkmindedangels.com/
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TAYBLES –Home of The Cassette Tape Coffee Table
web:www.taybles.com
U.S.A based TAYBLES is a collaboration of three Artists / entrepreneurs - Taylor Calmus, Zach Calmus and Justin Nanfelt - that materialized in the form of a cassette shaped coffee table, inspired by home-made mix tapes, Pop-Art and modern design. Their intent to create 'a product that would not only be a functional piece of furniture but also a nostalgic piece of art' has come off the ground really well with orders shipped as far abroad as London and Tel Aviv, which is a fast-forward achievement since the prototype was built; 'The first one was built out of plywood with a limited amount of tools in a shop the size of a closet; it was pretty cool but it was nothing like the ones we sell today' Taylor explains. Over the course of a year, the design was perfected to what it is now. All cassette tables are hand crafted with birch hardwood and a vinyl label that is sealed with an epoxy coating, and fitted with lights and stainless steel cup holders. The tape run is fitted with hinges and magnetic clasp to create a handy storage for remotes and magazines. The tables come in a variety of sizes and 'playing times' in the classic; 30, 60 or 90 minutes and can be tailored by stain colour, label design and leg type. The cassette tape has gained popularity as a cult retro-object and Taybles have tuned in on the demand for all things retro-cool! Taybles works by the principle of 'paying to forward' with part of their proceedings being donated to charity. Besides building cool coffee tables, Taylor and Justin also do a lot of stencil graffiti art (on cassette tapes) under the name of 214 GRAFFITI with work being featured at various events and galleries.
web:www.taybles.com
U.S.A based TAYBLES is a collaboration of three Artists / entrepreneurs - Taylor Calmus, Zach Calmus and Justin Nanfelt - that materialized in the form of a cassette shaped coffee table, inspired by home-made mix tapes, Pop-Art and modern design. Their intent to create 'a product that would not only be a functional piece of furniture but also a nostalgic piece of art' has come off the ground really well with orders shipped as far abroad as London and Tel Aviv, which is a fast-forward achievement since the prototype was built; 'The first one was built out of plywood with a limited amount of tools in a shop the size of a closet; it was pretty cool but it was nothing like the ones we sell today' Taylor explains. Over the course of a year, the design was perfected to what it is now. All cassette tables are hand crafted with birch hardwood and a vinyl label that is sealed with an epoxy coating, and fitted with lights and stainless steel cup holders. The tape run is fitted with hinges and magnetic clasp to create a handy storage for remotes and magazines. The tables come in a variety of sizes and 'playing times' in the classic; 30, 60 or 90 minutes and can be tailored by stain colour, label design and leg type. The cassette tape has gained popularity as a cult retro-object and Taybles have tuned in on the demand for all things retro-cool! Taybles works by the principle of 'paying to forward' with part of their proceedings being donated to charity. Besides building cool coffee tables, Taylor and Justin also do a lot of stencil graffiti art (on cassette tapes) under the name of 214 GRAFFITI with work being featured at various events and galleries.
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Nea Dune photo above left, centre and right by Manic Mosh
NEA DUNE – Professional Model, Trained Dancer and Aerialist
web: www.neadune.com www.facebook.com/neadune
Croatia born Nea Dune is a full-time Model and professional dancer in sportdance (Latin American & Ballroom dances) and social dances teacher with 18 years of experience. She is also a trained Aerialist in pole dance fitness and aerial hoop / lyra since 2009, and instructor in the unique format Hardcore Pole / Aerial fitness that emphasizes strictly on Alt music such as Metal, Rock, Industrial etc. As a dancer, Nea has been a finalist of numerous competitions in both sportdance and pole dance fitness, but due to thyroid issues had to put her activities competing and performing to a halt. As a result, Nea started to focus on training others, and with success, as she produced national pole dance champions 2 years in a row. Due to an injured spine, she is focused on 'safe spine techniques' combined with contortion, getting educated with leading world experts in the field and working with top artists such as her nr.1 muse Jenyne Butterfly in Slovenia, contortionists David C. Owen in California, Pixie le Knot in London,Texan Metal-queen Alethea Austin in Croatia, world champions Anastasia Skukhtorova (Hungary) and Alesia Vazmitsel (Florida), and trained insome of the best American studios, 'Shine Las Vegas' and 'BeSpun L.A'. Notorious for perfect pointed toes and clean lines, Nea transfers the knowledge equally to her students and incorporates it into modeling. Always looking to promote pole as a sport and understanding the differences in pole styles – pole fitness (sports and acrobatics, where she teaches women and men equally) & S factor (dance designed for women to boost their confidence). “Thongs have no place in pole fitness, but are welcome in S factor and other cross-types such as exotic dance (think of Olga Koda or Eva Bembo). Pole dance is not just about the tricks, it is much deeper and personal – for some it's sporty, for others sexy or artistic” Nea concludes.
web: www.neadune.com www.facebook.com/neadune
Croatia born Nea Dune is a full-time Model and professional dancer in sportdance (Latin American & Ballroom dances) and social dances teacher with 18 years of experience. She is also a trained Aerialist in pole dance fitness and aerial hoop / lyra since 2009, and instructor in the unique format Hardcore Pole / Aerial fitness that emphasizes strictly on Alt music such as Metal, Rock, Industrial etc. As a dancer, Nea has been a finalist of numerous competitions in both sportdance and pole dance fitness, but due to thyroid issues had to put her activities competing and performing to a halt. As a result, Nea started to focus on training others, and with success, as she produced national pole dance champions 2 years in a row. Due to an injured spine, she is focused on 'safe spine techniques' combined with contortion, getting educated with leading world experts in the field and working with top artists such as her nr.1 muse Jenyne Butterfly in Slovenia, contortionists David C. Owen in California, Pixie le Knot in London,Texan Metal-queen Alethea Austin in Croatia, world champions Anastasia Skukhtorova (Hungary) and Alesia Vazmitsel (Florida), and trained insome of the best American studios, 'Shine Las Vegas' and 'BeSpun L.A'. Notorious for perfect pointed toes and clean lines, Nea transfers the knowledge equally to her students and incorporates it into modeling. Always looking to promote pole as a sport and understanding the differences in pole styles – pole fitness (sports and acrobatics, where she teaches women and men equally) & S factor (dance designed for women to boost their confidence). “Thongs have no place in pole fitness, but are welcome in S factor and other cross-types such as exotic dance (think of Olga Koda or Eva Bembo). Pole dance is not just about the tricks, it is much deeper and personal – for some it's sporty, for others sexy or artistic” Nea concludes.
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Nea Dune photo above left, centre and right by Violeta Sunic, outfits by Dragonfly
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Above left: Dalmiro Tattoo, centre: Phatt German, right: Remis Tattoo
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Above left: Tattoo Lucky Hazzard, centre: official poster for the 2015 show, right: Zi You Tattoo
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Above left: Sergio Sanchez Art, right: Beau Brady
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Above left Jordan Baxter, centre: Tattoo Lucky Hazzard, right: Tribal Tattoo
The 11th International London Tattoo Convention
September 25/26/27 @ Tobacco Dock - London
www.thelondontattooconvention.com
The London International Tattoo Convention coloured up the metropole with its 11th edition which took place over the weekend of 25th, 26th and 27th September 2015 at Tobacco Dock, London. Reputed as the prime Tattoo Show around, The London International Tattoo Convention delivered a convention of epic proportions, offering a mixed pallette of entertainment and anything Tattoo related. More than 400 Tattoo Artists from all over the world traveled to London to display their skills, including names such as Phil Kyle, Xinlong Cheng, Remis Cizauskas, Piotr Taton, Michelle Myles and George Campise. The show also premiered the work of Tattoo legend Don Ed Hardy, alongside all sorts of entertainment including burlesque, fire-breathing, aerial and side-show performers, a Pin-Up competition, Tattoo contests and live-music delivered by acts such as Vince Ray & The Bonehshakers, Alabama 3, and Big Joe Bone. Alternative and Tattoo Models were also present with stalls and meet & greet allowing fans to have having their pictures taken with their favourite Model. As in previous years, there was also a marketplace with plenty of stalls; from bespoke jewellery and clothing to Tattoo Art, and just about anything Alternative or Tattoo related. Again, the 11th International London Tattoo Convention proved to be one inktastic event in many ways, from the entertainment and the ambiance to the Tattoo Artists and the ink-loving crowd that seems to grow in numbers with every edition, and for all the right reasons...
September 25/26/27 @ Tobacco Dock - London
www.thelondontattooconvention.com
The London International Tattoo Convention coloured up the metropole with its 11th edition which took place over the weekend of 25th, 26th and 27th September 2015 at Tobacco Dock, London. Reputed as the prime Tattoo Show around, The London International Tattoo Convention delivered a convention of epic proportions, offering a mixed pallette of entertainment and anything Tattoo related. More than 400 Tattoo Artists from all over the world traveled to London to display their skills, including names such as Phil Kyle, Xinlong Cheng, Remis Cizauskas, Piotr Taton, Michelle Myles and George Campise. The show also premiered the work of Tattoo legend Don Ed Hardy, alongside all sorts of entertainment including burlesque, fire-breathing, aerial and side-show performers, a Pin-Up competition, Tattoo contests and live-music delivered by acts such as Vince Ray & The Bonehshakers, Alabama 3, and Big Joe Bone. Alternative and Tattoo Models were also present with stalls and meet & greet allowing fans to have having their pictures taken with their favourite Model. As in previous years, there was also a marketplace with plenty of stalls; from bespoke jewellery and clothing to Tattoo Art, and just about anything Alternative or Tattoo related. Again, the 11th International London Tattoo Convention proved to be one inktastic event in many ways, from the entertainment and the ambiance to the Tattoo Artists and the ink-loving crowd that seems to grow in numbers with every edition, and for all the right reasons...
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Above left and centre: Jim Orie, right: Denis Sivak
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Above left: Sergio Sanchez Art, centre: Shige, right: Lennard
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Above left: Stefano C, centre: Alec Rodriguez, right: Wenlong - Cuitattoo
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Above left: Kenji Shigehara, centre: Phil Kyle - Magnus Opus Tattoo, right: Morg Armeni
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Above left, centre and right: photos by Ira Rotenberg / Positive Body Image photography
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Above left: photo by Terryis Hamilton / Photomancy photography. Centre: photo by Phil H / Ph pictures
Right: photo by Dave Despayre / Despayre photography
Right: photo by Dave Despayre / Despayre photography
MZ SHANK – Gothic Fetish Model and Designer
web: http://www.facebook.com/ShockValueShank42
Vancouver, B.C based Mz Shank is a Gothic Fetish model and designer that reinvigorated her modelling career in 2013 with rewarding results, including a series of shoots with photographer Ira Rotenberg (Positive Body Image Photography), and a cover feature for a photographic book by Baron S. Cameron of Culture Thug Photography. “I have been told I'm a chameleon, I love to change it up”; “why look like everyone else?” I say. “I'm always rocking my dark make-up, platforms, and in your face outfits & props. Picking shoots that are out of the norm, even a bit risky which has given an edginess to my work. Still patiently, I'm awaiting my epic shock value shoot that tops the rest”.... “Hard work, as well as amazing photographers, has gotten me this far. Go big or go home is my mentality. I try to do everything it takes to get the shot I'm striving for, I'm kind of a trooper in that department. Pushing myself to overcome challenges that arise, putting in the hard work because it's worth it, all the meanwhile enjoying myself in front of the camera”. Mz Shank also has a very creative side and apart from making some of her wardrobe and props, this also finds its expression in the line of clothing and accessories for her own brand DEMONHOODZ known for its horned hoods. Stay tuned for a Mz Shank calender to start 2016 in a true Alternative fashion!
Photography:
Terryis Hamilton / Photomancy photography https://m.facebook.com/pages/Photomancy/812273305450090 http://photomancy.club
Ira Rotenberg / Positive Body Image photography http:Vancouverpositivebodyimagephotography.com
Patrick Rooney https://facebook.com/Pinupz.and.Burlesque
Phil H / Ph pictures www.ph-pictures.com
Dave Despayre / DespayreFX www.facebook.com/DespayreFX
web: http://www.facebook.com/ShockValueShank42
Vancouver, B.C based Mz Shank is a Gothic Fetish model and designer that reinvigorated her modelling career in 2013 with rewarding results, including a series of shoots with photographer Ira Rotenberg (Positive Body Image Photography), and a cover feature for a photographic book by Baron S. Cameron of Culture Thug Photography. “I have been told I'm a chameleon, I love to change it up”; “why look like everyone else?” I say. “I'm always rocking my dark make-up, platforms, and in your face outfits & props. Picking shoots that are out of the norm, even a bit risky which has given an edginess to my work. Still patiently, I'm awaiting my epic shock value shoot that tops the rest”.... “Hard work, as well as amazing photographers, has gotten me this far. Go big or go home is my mentality. I try to do everything it takes to get the shot I'm striving for, I'm kind of a trooper in that department. Pushing myself to overcome challenges that arise, putting in the hard work because it's worth it, all the meanwhile enjoying myself in front of the camera”. Mz Shank also has a very creative side and apart from making some of her wardrobe and props, this also finds its expression in the line of clothing and accessories for her own brand DEMONHOODZ known for its horned hoods. Stay tuned for a Mz Shank calender to start 2016 in a true Alternative fashion!
Photography:
Terryis Hamilton / Photomancy photography https://m.facebook.com/pages/Photomancy/812273305450090 http://photomancy.club
Ira Rotenberg / Positive Body Image photography http:Vancouverpositivebodyimagephotography.com
Patrick Rooney https://facebook.com/Pinupz.and.Burlesque
Phil H / Ph pictures www.ph-pictures.com
Dave Despayre / DespayreFX www.facebook.com/DespayreFX
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Above left: photo by Patrick Rooney. Centre: photo by Ira Rotenberg / Positive Body Image photography.
Right: photo by Terryis Hamilton / Photomancy photography
Right: photo by Terryis Hamilton / Photomancy photography
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Above left, centre and right: Model Mynxie Monroe. All photos by Adam Robertson
MYNXIE MONROE – The Reigning Queen Of Darkness and beyond!
web: www.mynxiemonroe.com
Mynxie is a showgirl who hates being a showgirl. This means that she has become adept in the very specialist skills of haunting, cursing, snarling at the general public, and fucking shit up. Cheesecake and sparkle make her vomit, leather and Death Metal make her horny. And campy horror B-movies make her jump for joy. As the reigning Queen of Darkness and all-round professional Goth, Mynxie has pretty much every style of act you can think of within the Alternative subgenres, from full-on Gore shows and criminally filthy Gothic stripteases, all the way through to super-camp character-based routines and flamin' hot fire acts – all dripping with satire, sex, and ridiculous amounts of mischief. She is also an internationally published Alternative Model, popping up frequently in niche publications and online zines, often clad in latex, lingerie, or nothing at all. At Mynxie Towers you can find her two baby snakes - Lugosi & Karloff - her infamous costume cupboard, and a sinful collection of incredibly fetishistic footwear.
Photography: Adam Robertson www.adamrobertson.co.uk
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Above left: photo by Shawn, right: photo by Dollhouse Photography
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Above left: photo by Erotic Ink, centre: photo by 0-orb, right: photo by James Alexander Photography
SIRENIA HALLOWS – Mystical Model from Bristol
web: https://www.facebook.com/SireniaHallowsOfficial
Sirenia Hallows is a Bristol / U.K based Model that started modelling in 2009, boosting a friend's portfolio. It was the creativity involved in the photo-shoots that instantly won her over and furthered her career, specializing as a Alternative / Latex Model with appearances in prime publications such as 'Bizarre' (2x) and 'Haunted' Magazine. Sirenia often designs all or part of the outfits she wears for shoots, and has worked on latex pieces for noted designers in the field, including Violaceous Latex, Cathouse Clothing, and Murray and Vern. Her recent shoots have been photographed by Andy Osbourne, Doll House Photography and James Alexander. Sirenia's favourite bands include Cradle Of Filth, Bloodbath, Vader, Belphegor, Dark Funeral, Emperor and Opeth.tog
photographers:
James Alexander Photography : https://www.facebook.com/pages/James-Alexander-Photography/671952229537717
0-orb : https://www.facebook.com/zer.orb?fref=ts
Erotic Ink: https://www.facebook.com/EroticInk2014
Doll House Photography: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doll-House-Photography/461176547303996?pnref=lhc
Shawn: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shawn-Photography/168174339916750
Andy Osbourne: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004399876567&fref=ts
web: https://www.facebook.com/SireniaHallowsOfficial
Sirenia Hallows is a Bristol / U.K based Model that started modelling in 2009, boosting a friend's portfolio. It was the creativity involved in the photo-shoots that instantly won her over and furthered her career, specializing as a Alternative / Latex Model with appearances in prime publications such as 'Bizarre' (2x) and 'Haunted' Magazine. Sirenia often designs all or part of the outfits she wears for shoots, and has worked on latex pieces for noted designers in the field, including Violaceous Latex, Cathouse Clothing, and Murray and Vern. Her recent shoots have been photographed by Andy Osbourne, Doll House Photography and James Alexander. Sirenia's favourite bands include Cradle Of Filth, Bloodbath, Vader, Belphegor, Dark Funeral, Emperor and Opeth.tog
photographers:
James Alexander Photography : https://www.facebook.com/pages/James-Alexander-Photography/671952229537717
0-orb : https://www.facebook.com/zer.orb?fref=ts
Erotic Ink: https://www.facebook.com/EroticInk2014
Doll House Photography: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doll-House-Photography/461176547303996?pnref=lhc
Shawn: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shawn-Photography/168174339916750
Andy Osbourne: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004399876567&fref=ts
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Above left: photo by James Alexander Photography, centre: photo by Dollhouse Photography, right: photo by Andy Osbourne
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Above left: Tattoo by Laura Jane Penman, above right: Tattoo by Ross Lee.
Below left: Tattoo Artist Buszi, below right: Emma Garrard
Below left: Tattoo Artist Buszi, below right: Emma Garrard
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THE GREAT BRITISH TATTOO SHOW - London 2015
web: www.greatbritishtattooshow.com
London's iconic Alexandra Palace was host to The Great British Tattoo show 2015 over the weekend of 23 / 24 May, featuring well over 250 Tattoo-Artists from all over the world, including Buszi, Matt Kaye, Emma Garrard, Katan Costello, Joe Hill, Edina Simigla, Veronica Lendel etc. For all sorts of shopping needs, a scala of vendors and traders was present at the show, providing anything from Tattoo-related apparel to jewellery and specialist Tattoo supplies. Entertainment came in various forms and shapes throughout the weekend, including Fashion / Latex / Lingerie catwalk shows, live-music, Artist seminars, Tattoo awards and of course the afterparties. Once again, The Great British Tattoo show managed to deliver a complete event with all the trimmings
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Above left: Tattoo Art by Del May, above right: Tattoo Art by Natalie Rodgers
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Above left: Tattoo Artist Joe Hill, above right: Tattoo Artist Biffa Sutherland
Below left: Tattoo Art by Sonny Mitchell, below right: Tattoo Artist Arron Raw
Below left: Tattoo Art by Sonny Mitchell, below right: Tattoo Artist Arron Raw
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above left: photo by Stu Buckland. centre: photo by John Searle. right: photo by Stunderhill photography
LEANNE LEAWOOD – U.K based Model and Artist
web:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lea-Lea-Model/1610266039258438?ref=hl
http://www.lealeamodel.com/
Leanne Leawood is a U.K based model that took on modelling early 2014 fuelled by a passion she developed in younger years. Recently, Leanne has found a comfort and escapism in photographic erotica; “for me it is about the sensual feel in an image, 'the tease' rather than 'the show'. How I see it.... your body is a temple, you only get one, show it off, embrace what you have, colour it in or express with it in other ways; be artistically free”. Not only does Leanne love to create with her body, she is also an abstract Artist that loves painting on canvas and drawing, including a lot of line drawings that came from her hand in more recent times; ”I have been an Artist since I can remember and at the moment its accumulating space in my home but one day I hope to become a selling Artist.
photography:
Stu Buckland http://www.starglider.co.uk/
John Searle www.lighttheface.com
Stunderhill photography https://www.facebook.com/stunderhill199?fref=ts
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Above left: photo by Photopuma. Above right: photo by Duko Stolwijk
THE BLOOD SQUAD – 'The Blood Lusty Horror Performance Group'
web: https://www.facebook.com/BloodsquadTbs http://www.official-bloodsquad.com/
The Blood Squad is a Holland based Gore-act or 'Blood Lusty Horror Performance Group' that was founded at the tail end of 2007 by photographer and actor Peter Diablow. The Blood Squad is a group of Artists and Performers of all sorts (from firebreathers and suspension Artists to Burlesque and Fetish Performers) that have one thing in common; to create a blood-soaked show that includes blood-puking, blood-spitting and blood-smearing with participation of the crowd. The Blood Squad has performed at big events such as 'Wasteland', 'Gamescon', 'True Blood Vampire Ball' and 'Boudoir Bizarre' and still continues to frequent the stage at various happenings in Holland and further afield.
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Above left: photo by Photopuma. Above centre: photo by Peter Diablow. Above right: photo by Photopuma
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Above left: photo by Andrea Berardi. Above right: photo by La Minu / Minu In Wonderland
Tabata Suicide – Italian Alt Model
web: https://www.facebook.com/velvetsnakemodel?fref=ts
Tabata Suicide is an Italian Alternative Model and aspiring 'Suicide Girl' that started modelling early 2014, embracing the world of photography in front of the lens. Tabata's favourite styles are Alternative, Glamour, Lingerie and Fantasy, and her portfolio includes the work of many Italian photographers including Minu In Wonderland, Luca Mion and Luca Garetto. Tattoos and piercings are Tabata's passion, her favourite bands are Metallica, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath, and she loves travelling, books, TV series and video-games. Alongside the modelling, Tabata is active as a nurse and volunteer for projects abroad and whilst in Italy, she also works for the Jolly Roger Tattoo Studio as a promoter and spokesmodel. https://www.facebook.com/jollyrogertattoclub http://www.jollyrogertattooclub.it/ It all goes to show that Tabata is a Model with many qualities and a most professional attitude that undoubtedly will airlift her Modelling career.
Photographers:
Luca Garetto https://www.facebook.com/LucaGarettoPh
La Minu / Minu In Wonderland https://www.facebook.com/MinuInWonderland
Andrea Berardi https://www.facebook.com/AndreaBerardiPh
Donato Romagnuolo Photography https://www.facebook.com/DonatoRomagnuoloPhotography
Luca Mion https://www.facebook.com/LucaMionPhotography?pnref=lhc
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Above left: photo by La Minu / Minu In Wonderland. Above centre: photo by Luca Garetto. Above right: photo by La Minu / Minu In Wonderland
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Above left: photo by Donato Romagnuolo Photography. Above right: photo by Luca Mion Photography
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Above left and centre; Artwork and Tattoo Art by Leonnie Dyke. Right; Leonnie inking up a customer.
Leonnie Dyke – Tattoo Artist
web: http://www.diablotattoo.co.uk/leo.html
Leonnie Dyke is a Chatham / Medway based Tattoo Artist that actually captured the date she inked her very first tattoo in her own skin @ 16/12/2011. She then started practising on herself until she was given a full-time apprenticeship in September 2012 at 'Diablo Tattoo' in Rochester / Kent where Leonnie still continues to work. In her free time, she does a lot of spare painting with 'a passion to meddle with the weird or gory'. For more of Leonnie's work, check out the link above.
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Above left, centre and right: Artwork by Leonnie. Below left: Leonnie, below right: 2 artwork pieces by Leonnie.
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WHITBY KUSTOM – April 2015, Whitby / U.K.
web: http://www.whitbykustom.com/
https://www.facebook.com/whitbykustompaul?fref=ts
A photographic impression of the Whitby Kustom car show by the DEAD END CAR CLUB. The April event saw the club celebrating its 7th year, hosting a variety of pre '75 Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Rat Rods, Gassers and more. Whitby Kustom is a charity fund-raising event
All photos by Manic Mosh
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Above and below: Model Hexe Meatgrinder. All photos by La Minu / Minu In Wonderland
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HEXE MEATGRINDER – Model, Singer, Tattoo Artist & Body Piercer
web: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hexe-Meat-Grinder/601250653316830
Italy is the home-base for the multi-talented girl that is 'Hexe Meatgrinder'; Alternative Model, Suicide Girl, Tattoo Artist, Body Piercer and (former) singer in the Death / BlackMetal spectrum. Hexe started posing just for fun, but as she felt completely relaxed in front of the camera, it furthered things to a career in Alternative modelling spanning a range of styles including Street, Alternative, Lingerie, Latex, Pin-Up, erotic and bizarre. Her portfolio includes snaps taken by photographers such as Andrea Taffelli, Minu In Wonderland, Heather Knight, Luca Cassara, Mattia Crepaldi, Roberto Girardi, Alessandra Tisato, Marco D'abbicco, Jessie Doc, Dahell Shaver, Alessia Cuomo, Lele Photography, Claudio Giordano, Alessandro Catanese, Luca Garetto and others. Hexe is also active as a professional at the Turin based “Phreak Ink” studio where she enjoys doing piercings, implants and body modifications. https://www.facebook.com/phreakinktattoo
All photos by La Minu https://www.facebook.com/MinuInWonderland
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Above: Model Hexe Meatgrinder. Photos by La Minu / Minu in Wonderland
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Above: Model Scissor Doll. Photo left and centre: Lincsalternativeimaging, photo right: David Clic Photography
SCISSOR DOLL - Published Model from Lincolnshire
web: www.facebook.com/ScissorDoll
My name is Debz, AKA Scissor Doll, and I'm an experienced Model specialising in Gothic, Burlesque, Pin-Up /vintage Glamour, Rockabilly, Fetish, body-paint and Steampunk styles. I love working with photographers who have very creative minds and can add something special to my portfolio. I am versatile, easy-going and always willing to try something new and different, whether it's a classic high-key studio shoot or something a little more surreal. I also love getting to pose with hot rods and motorcycles! I have a strong vintage look which works well when incorporated into different styles of shoots (especially with latex) to add a retro glamour slant. But, I'm not afraid to get experimental and have recently enjoyed working with several very talented body-paint artists to create some unique looks. I enjoy pushing myself to try new things and am always open to ideas that will stand out. I have body modifications such as a half sleeve tattoo on my right arm, a large tattoo on my left arm and a few on my back, hips and ankle as well as a few discreet piercings. Like Marilyn Manson said "I'm not an artist, I'm a f******* work of art!"
photographers:
Lincsalternativeimaging https://www.facebook.com/Lincsalternativeimaging?fref=ts
David Clic Photography https://www.facebook.com/clicphotography?fref=ts
web: www.facebook.com/ScissorDoll
My name is Debz, AKA Scissor Doll, and I'm an experienced Model specialising in Gothic, Burlesque, Pin-Up /vintage Glamour, Rockabilly, Fetish, body-paint and Steampunk styles. I love working with photographers who have very creative minds and can add something special to my portfolio. I am versatile, easy-going and always willing to try something new and different, whether it's a classic high-key studio shoot or something a little more surreal. I also love getting to pose with hot rods and motorcycles! I have a strong vintage look which works well when incorporated into different styles of shoots (especially with latex) to add a retro glamour slant. But, I'm not afraid to get experimental and have recently enjoyed working with several very talented body-paint artists to create some unique looks. I enjoy pushing myself to try new things and am always open to ideas that will stand out. I have body modifications such as a half sleeve tattoo on my right arm, a large tattoo on my left arm and a few on my back, hips and ankle as well as a few discreet piercings. Like Marilyn Manson said "I'm not an artist, I'm a f******* work of art!"
photographers:
Lincsalternativeimaging https://www.facebook.com/Lincsalternativeimaging?fref=ts
David Clic Photography https://www.facebook.com/clicphotography?fref=ts
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Above: Model Nikkiita Freespirit; photos left and right:Stuart Richards, photo centre: James Hall / Laughing Orc Photography
NIKKIITA FREESPIRIT – Professional dancer, actress and model
web: www.facebook.com/nikkiitafreespirit
Nikkiita, how long have you been modelling for?
Ive been modelling for over a year now - been a little slow recently due to work commitments but hopefully things are picking up again!
What made you take it up?
Seeing my best friend and now fellow Alternative Model Loo Loo take it up. I used to go to shoots with her and help with her hair and make up, I saw how much fun she was having and got the bug! I'm a dancer and actress so it seemed a logical step to take for me; I love being in front of a camera.
Have you had any shoots with other models?
Yes, a few actually; my first two shoots were alongside Loo Loo with Yhunksi Suarez and then a few weeks later with photographer Stuart Richards. Since then I have done a shoot with Hexxus Films and became a Hexxus Girl with Miss Rhe Rhe who was awesome fun. Got a couple more dual shoots coming up in the next few months. One with the gorgeous Bonnie Vincent and with my friend Natasha who has just caught the 'bug' from me... I love how contagious it is!
Tell us about the other photographers you have worked with...
I've done a few shoots now with Stuart Richards who has become like my adopted uncle - love that guy! He is so much fun and finds my terrible behaviour hilarious; he tries to pretend I'm a lady but we all know I'm not fooling any one! Also had a few shoots with and been a body paint model for James Hall from Laughing Orc Photography - again, ended up making great friends with him as he is a fellow geek and lover of all things Monty Python. Other shoots have been with Andy Earthorne - we had a great day on location around Lincoln Cathederal; DJS Photography I did a Flash Dance themed shoot and got to play with welding equipment - Loo Loo actually came with me on this one and took great pleasure in dumping a huge bucket of cold water on me from a great height to capture that iconic flash dance image. There have been others at all of the body painting meets I've been too as well and hopefully many more in the future!
What is your favourite type of shoot?
I love latex. I have only done one shoot in latex and I am itching to get my hands on some more. I'd love to be a sponsored model for a latex company - that would be pretty amazing! My other favourite is being a body paint model. Since I got into the world of body painting I have made so many wonderful friends, it is a proper family of incredible creative minds and some very silly senses of humour! When artist Jo Banks turned me into a Unicorn I had to get the train home; If I wasn't so sure I would get arrested and sectioned under the mental health act I would have pranced home, essentially naked, with the horn and tail still in place!
What is your favourite feature?
Definitely my bum - after my first latex shoot people would recognise my backside before they would recognise my face haha!
Is there any one you haven't worked with yet that you would like to?
Yes - Horrify Me - Rick Jones is a damn genius with a bucket of animal guts and barrel of fake blood! My fella and I are planning on having a dual zombie shoot with him soon. We are huge Walking Dead fans so that will definitely be one for the living room wall!
Other than modelling, what do you do?
I am a professional dancer and actress so I'm always seeking performance work. I've always got one project or another on the go and tend to make a lot of dance work for myself. When I'm not with a company I tend to have cleaning or bar work and I run Freedom Dance Collective and we are starting to make our own work which is very exciting!
Who are your favourite bands to listen to?
The regulars that pop up on my playlists are Slipknot, Black Stone Chery, Shinedown, Metallica, Halestorm and whole host of punk. I've recently started looking for unsigned music too because there is a huge amount of talent out there that deserves a few extra ears - My absolute favourite at the moment is a Doncaster based group called Ginger Tom Band. They have a really unique sound that is completely addictive; it's like a mix of PopRock and Punk with incredible vocal harmonies. I highly recommend you give them a listen!
Anything else you would like to add?
Yeah, if you want to book me for a shoot or dance / acting work you can find me at www.facebook.com/nikkiitafreespirit or email me at freedomdancecollective@outlook.com I've also started running studio shoot days so if you are interested in modelling for me keep your eyes on my Facebook page and the info will reach you!
Photographers:
James Hall https://www.facebook.com/laughingorcphotography?fref=ts
Stuart Richards https://www.facebook.com/stuart.richards.549
web: www.facebook.com/nikkiitafreespirit
Nikkiita, how long have you been modelling for?
Ive been modelling for over a year now - been a little slow recently due to work commitments but hopefully things are picking up again!
What made you take it up?
Seeing my best friend and now fellow Alternative Model Loo Loo take it up. I used to go to shoots with her and help with her hair and make up, I saw how much fun she was having and got the bug! I'm a dancer and actress so it seemed a logical step to take for me; I love being in front of a camera.
Have you had any shoots with other models?
Yes, a few actually; my first two shoots were alongside Loo Loo with Yhunksi Suarez and then a few weeks later with photographer Stuart Richards. Since then I have done a shoot with Hexxus Films and became a Hexxus Girl with Miss Rhe Rhe who was awesome fun. Got a couple more dual shoots coming up in the next few months. One with the gorgeous Bonnie Vincent and with my friend Natasha who has just caught the 'bug' from me... I love how contagious it is!
Tell us about the other photographers you have worked with...
I've done a few shoots now with Stuart Richards who has become like my adopted uncle - love that guy! He is so much fun and finds my terrible behaviour hilarious; he tries to pretend I'm a lady but we all know I'm not fooling any one! Also had a few shoots with and been a body paint model for James Hall from Laughing Orc Photography - again, ended up making great friends with him as he is a fellow geek and lover of all things Monty Python. Other shoots have been with Andy Earthorne - we had a great day on location around Lincoln Cathederal; DJS Photography I did a Flash Dance themed shoot and got to play with welding equipment - Loo Loo actually came with me on this one and took great pleasure in dumping a huge bucket of cold water on me from a great height to capture that iconic flash dance image. There have been others at all of the body painting meets I've been too as well and hopefully many more in the future!
What is your favourite type of shoot?
I love latex. I have only done one shoot in latex and I am itching to get my hands on some more. I'd love to be a sponsored model for a latex company - that would be pretty amazing! My other favourite is being a body paint model. Since I got into the world of body painting I have made so many wonderful friends, it is a proper family of incredible creative minds and some very silly senses of humour! When artist Jo Banks turned me into a Unicorn I had to get the train home; If I wasn't so sure I would get arrested and sectioned under the mental health act I would have pranced home, essentially naked, with the horn and tail still in place!
What is your favourite feature?
Definitely my bum - after my first latex shoot people would recognise my backside before they would recognise my face haha!
Is there any one you haven't worked with yet that you would like to?
Yes - Horrify Me - Rick Jones is a damn genius with a bucket of animal guts and barrel of fake blood! My fella and I are planning on having a dual zombie shoot with him soon. We are huge Walking Dead fans so that will definitely be one for the living room wall!
Other than modelling, what do you do?
I am a professional dancer and actress so I'm always seeking performance work. I've always got one project or another on the go and tend to make a lot of dance work for myself. When I'm not with a company I tend to have cleaning or bar work and I run Freedom Dance Collective and we are starting to make our own work which is very exciting!
Who are your favourite bands to listen to?
The regulars that pop up on my playlists are Slipknot, Black Stone Chery, Shinedown, Metallica, Halestorm and whole host of punk. I've recently started looking for unsigned music too because there is a huge amount of talent out there that deserves a few extra ears - My absolute favourite at the moment is a Doncaster based group called Ginger Tom Band. They have a really unique sound that is completely addictive; it's like a mix of PopRock and Punk with incredible vocal harmonies. I highly recommend you give them a listen!
Anything else you would like to add?
Yeah, if you want to book me for a shoot or dance / acting work you can find me at www.facebook.com/nikkiitafreespirit or email me at freedomdancecollective@outlook.com I've also started running studio shoot days so if you are interested in modelling for me keep your eyes on my Facebook page and the info will reach you!
Photographers:
James Hall https://www.facebook.com/laughingorcphotography?fref=ts
Stuart Richards https://www.facebook.com/stuart.richards.549
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Above and below; an impression of The Whitby Goth Weekend. All pics by Manic Mosh
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THE WHITBY GOTH WEEKEND
web: www.whitbygothweekend.co.uk Since its launch in 1994, the bi-annual Whitby Goth Weekend has morphed into what is considered THE ultimate Goth / Alternative festival in the U.K. Three days packed with music and entertainment, including a Band / Artist 'Meet And Greet', a Custom Car show and a diverse palette of live performances. The 'Bizarre Bazaar' Alternative market is an integral part of the Whitby Goth Weeekend and hosts over a hundred traders, providing all sorts of gear, from Top-Hats, Corsets, Footwear and handmade Jewellery to Steampunk and Vintage Clothing. The Whitby Goth Weekend is a must for those that are Steampunk, Goth or Alternative minded, and the thousands of visitors that swamp this Yorkshire seaside town each event testify to this. From Dark and Gloomy to Futuristic Victorian; just a selection of dressing styles that come with plenty of eye popping creations that seem to come straight out of a fantasy world. The event could not have been set in a better location, as 'Vampire Town' Whitby not only acted as an inspiration to Bram Stoker's “Dracula” novel, but also was the one place that the real Count Dracula first set foot on in England! |
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Some of the cast of Zombie Women Of Satan; above centre: Ida Holmes, above right: Sarah Martin. Below left: Peachy Mon Ster, below right: Ida Holmes and Louise Donkin. All photos by Paul Jobes. Material published with permission by Growling Clown Entertainment.
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Zombie Women Of Satan I & II – Cult British Comedy Horror flick
web: https://www.facebook.com/ZombieWomenOfSatan?fref=ts
Zombie Women of Satan is a cult British Comedy Horror movie that was written and created by Warren Speed / Growling Clown Entertainment, and directed by Warren Speed and Steve O'Brien. The movie – co-produced by 24:25 films - tells the tale of Rock singer Skye Brannigan's quest to find her missing sister who has been abducted by a strange cult. Helped by a group of sideshow performers, 'Flesharama', Skye and the bizarre freakshow burlesque troupe get caught up in an experiment gone badly wrong in the remote countryside, being attacked by a vicious gang of marauding sexy Zombie women and the crazy Zander family who created them.... Zombie Women Of Satan II, directed by Chris Greenwood, is now in the works and scheduled for release early 2015. 'Zombie Women Of Satan I' is widely available on DVD, via iTunes and can also be viewed on Netflix in the U.S.A. and Canada.
web: https://www.facebook.com/ZombieWomenOfSatan?fref=ts
Zombie Women of Satan is a cult British Comedy Horror movie that was written and created by Warren Speed / Growling Clown Entertainment, and directed by Warren Speed and Steve O'Brien. The movie – co-produced by 24:25 films - tells the tale of Rock singer Skye Brannigan's quest to find her missing sister who has been abducted by a strange cult. Helped by a group of sideshow performers, 'Flesharama', Skye and the bizarre freakshow burlesque troupe get caught up in an experiment gone badly wrong in the remote countryside, being attacked by a vicious gang of marauding sexy Zombie women and the crazy Zander family who created them.... Zombie Women Of Satan II, directed by Chris Greenwood, is now in the works and scheduled for release early 2015. 'Zombie Women Of Satan I' is widely available on DVD, via iTunes and can also be viewed on Netflix in the U.S.A. and Canada.
PERVO'S PARADISE – TV show hosted by Pervo The Clown and his Pervettes
web: http://pervosparadise.com/
Pervo's Paradise is yet another production by Growling Clown Entertainment to be launched soon. “Pervo's Paradise" is a web based 'fly on the wall' spoof show following the ridiculous life of Pervo the Clown, his sexy 'Pervettes' and their pet gimp 'Glenda' ... as they lead their bizarre lives whilst also hosting a TV magazine show – "Degenerate TV" that focuses on all aspects of Alternative Culture ...
web: http://pervosparadise.com/
Pervo's Paradise is yet another production by Growling Clown Entertainment to be launched soon. “Pervo's Paradise" is a web based 'fly on the wall' spoof show following the ridiculous life of Pervo the Clown, his sexy 'Pervettes' and their pet gimp 'Glenda' ... as they lead their bizarre lives whilst also hosting a TV magazine show – "Degenerate TV" that focuses on all aspects of Alternative Culture ...
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Above left; impression of 'London Rampage', right: official London Rampage trailer. All material published with permission
LONDON RAMPAGE - Fight, Beat, Win, Repeat....
web: www.londonrampage.com
https://www.facebook.com/londonrampage
London Rampage is a soon to be launched, independent movie written and directed by Essex based actor, stuntman, fight choreographer and international wrestling superstar Greg Burridge. The movie - which displays the talents of the London based stunt choreography team 'Rampage Fight Design' – tells the story of one man's fight to provide a way out and a better life for his brother turning into a bloody, gritty tournament to decide the future of London's roughest and notorious estate. Key elements of the movie are its plentiful fight action design and visually unique approach to colour grading that sets a distinctive mood and tone for the scenes. Fight, Beat, Win, Repeat.........LONDON RAMPAGE
web: www.londonrampage.com
https://www.facebook.com/londonrampage
London Rampage is a soon to be launched, independent movie written and directed by Essex based actor, stuntman, fight choreographer and international wrestling superstar Greg Burridge. The movie - which displays the talents of the London based stunt choreography team 'Rampage Fight Design' – tells the story of one man's fight to provide a way out and a better life for his brother turning into a bloody, gritty tournament to decide the future of London's roughest and notorious estate. Key elements of the movie are its plentiful fight action design and visually unique approach to colour grading that sets a distinctive mood and tone for the scenes. Fight, Beat, Win, Repeat.........LONDON RAMPAGE
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Above left: Model Tiddlepops. Above right: Model Jade Bliss, Latex by Pandora Deluxe Latex. Photos by Magpie Photography
MAGPIE Photography – offbeat photographic artistry
web: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Magpie-Photography/456073834415221?fref=ts http://www.magpietommy.com/
Magpie Photography is the visual product of 'Environmental Portrait Photographer' Tommy 'Magpie' who picked up the camera whilst at college to study sculpture. As an effect, his photographic work carries forward elements of sculpture by using shapes in locations to 'create interesting images'. Although Tom shoots many styles, he is best known for his 'Urban Exploration' work (featuring abandoned buildings and industrial complexes) and Model snaps which are merged in some of his work 'combining bold shiny latex with peeling paint and heavy industrial locations'. To see more of Tommy's offbeat and artistic palette, visit the page-links above or any of the following links:
http://www.pinterest.com/magpietommy/ http://purpleport.com/portfolio/magpiephotography
web: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Magpie-Photography/456073834415221?fref=ts http://www.magpietommy.com/
Magpie Photography is the visual product of 'Environmental Portrait Photographer' Tommy 'Magpie' who picked up the camera whilst at college to study sculpture. As an effect, his photographic work carries forward elements of sculpture by using shapes in locations to 'create interesting images'. Although Tom shoots many styles, he is best known for his 'Urban Exploration' work (featuring abandoned buildings and industrial complexes) and Model snaps which are merged in some of his work 'combining bold shiny latex with peeling paint and heavy industrial locations'. To see more of Tommy's offbeat and artistic palette, visit the page-links above or any of the following links:
http://www.pinterest.com/magpietommy/ http://purpleport.com/portfolio/magpiephotography
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Above left and right; Model Elyssia, Make-Up by Iberian Black Arts, photos by Magpie Photography